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Is computer knowledge asked in IBPS PO Mains?
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Not as a separate section. In the IBPS PO/MT-XVI notification of 2026, the Mains sections are Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation. "Computer Aptitude" is not part of any section title.
The 2026 Mains sections
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 min |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness, with Digital/Financial Awareness and RBI circulars | 50 | 60 | 35 min |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 min |
Older articles describe the section as "Reasoning & Computer Aptitude", with 45 questions. That is out of date for this cycle. The notification names only Reasoning.
Where "digital" still appears
The awareness section includes "Digital/Financial Awareness". IBPS gives only the heading. Aspirants usually read it as digital banking topics such as digital payments, not a computer-fundamentals syllabus. IBPS names the section headings, not a topic list, so treat topic lists as commonly tested coverage and not an official syllabus.
Where computer questions are still scored
| Exam | Where it appears |
|---|---|
| SBI PO Mains | "Reasoning & Computer Aptitude", 40 questions, 60 marks, 50 minutes |
| SBI Junior Associate Mains | "Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude", 50 questions, 60 marks |
| IBPS RRB Mains (Scale I, Office Assistant) | Computer Knowledge, 40 questions, 20 marks |
| RBI Assistant Mains | Computer Knowledge, 40 questions, 40 marks |
| NABARD Grade A Prelims | Computer Knowledge, 20 questions |
IBPS Clerk (CSA) Mains also has no named computer section in 2026.
What this means for your study time
If IBPS PO is your only target, there is no scored computer section to prepare separately; basic terms and digital banking within the awareness section are what the notification points to. If you also plan to write SBI PO or an RRB exam, keep a short computer-awareness routine going. The computer awareness guide lists the topics and a quick revision method, and the IBPS PO syllabus and exam pattern shows how to divide your time across the four Mains sections. The SBI side is in the SBI PO syllabus and exam pattern.
Source
- IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI detailed notification (30 June 2026): Mains sections.
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